Putting a pause on Praise

  

Hey there Bookies,

I was forced to return Praise. I at least made it through half of the book before it had to go back. But I also have a little bit of bad news. While reading this book, my reading mood changed. So it isn't fair to review a book fully when you aren't in the mood to actually enjoy the book. I was really interested at first when I started reading the book, but then the mood changed and I was no longer enjoying the book. So until my dark romance mood returns, I can't say when I will actually finish this book. But I will tell you that there is nothing like getting back at your cheating ex than fantasizing about their hot dad that you work for. 

So until next time...

-Lys

Started reading Praise by Sara Cate

 

Hey there Bookies,

We are on our way to our next book. This one actually falls under a square in the book bingo because it is a one word book title. I don't know anything about this book other than the tags on Goodreads to hint what this book might be about. We got dark romance, BDSM, and that is all I remember because I was snatched by just those two tags. I'm my own world, I am normal even though in most people's eyes I am not. First impression since I haven't actually really opened the book yet is that the cover is pretty. Or at lest the edition I have. There is something about having a black cover with a neon color with it. I think this cover alone would have had me grab the book if it wasn't for the tags. Once again we are going in blindly. I'm hoping for a quick read but it depends how I like the writing style. 

So until next time...

-Lys

Finished reading Does it Hurt?

 

Hello there Bookies,

I literally just finished this book and it is like one in the morning, but I thought I would put my thoughts down while they were still fresh. This is a book that really focused on the plot and the growth of the characters while still have a few spicy scenes. Our main female is on the run but we don't know what until the very end. We get an idea on what it is but we don't know the full truth until close to the end when she finally confesses to what happened. But her growth is focused around the fact that she had to lie and do anything to survive. That includes stealing identities while running. But then she meets our lead male character and he become one of her victims. Sadly, he isn't going to let it go easily. While punishing her for her actions, they end up shipwrecked on a small island. They meet an old man that give some serious creep vibes that lives in a lighthouse. They live the best they can while also trying to overcome their inner demons. Our main lead character hates out lead female character but he also wants her. Which only makes him more angry. Eventually they start to mend their relationship and confess their pasts. But once you think that things are going to be okay from now one until help can arrive, the creepy old man starts to show his true colors. Even the truth with the ghosts roaming the halls get revealed and it is actually a little bit awful to picture. They eventually get saved and spend their lives happily ever after. I did skim over a lot of details but if I told you everything, you won't want to read the book. I want you to read this book. I quite enjoyed it. It does get only three stars out of five. There were a few flaws to the book but not big enough to really mention. It just be my own opinion on some things. Either way the book was pretty good and I would recommend it. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading Does it Hurt by H.D. Carlton

 Hey there Bookies,

I'm optimistic about this book. What I mean by that is that I'm sure I am going to breeze through it. Only because I breezed through the Cat and Mouse duet. Also I didn't expect this book to come in so quick and I only have so long with it before I have to give it back. As usual I don't know much about the book. I've read about three chapters so far and I have learned nothing other than that our main character is on the run. From what? We don't know yet. I'm sure the back of the book explains but what is the fun in that? This will be the third book I've read by H.D. Carlton and no one has hinted to me what this book is about. Pretty sure none of my coworkers have read the book yet. So I am really going into this book blind. I've only grabbed this book because it is a dark romance and I'm still a little bit in that phase of my mood reading. The only way we are going to be learning about this book is to read it. Wish me luck.

So until next time...

-Lys

Finished reading The Ritual

 

Hey there Bookies,

I finally finished this book. Also I was wondering why authors wait until the very end to make things really interesting. Sure we were thrown some curve balls here and there, but to be honest I felt like the story just dragged on. To me the book felt like it focused more on the spice and the dark romance than it did on the actual plot. For that very reason the book only got a three out of five stars from me. If there was a little more effort into the book when it came to the plot, than maybe it would have gotten a better score. Also the character development was a little nonexistent.  I would tell you how they grew through out the story but I didn't find any of it. I'm sure it was there but I feel like Ryat is still possessive and controlling. And Blake still throws a fit when she doesn't get her way or when she finds out that someone is either lying to her or keeping secrets from her. I am curious on how the other books play out but it will be a wait until I get the second book. When your library is the only one with the book in the whole system, the line can be a long one. 

So until next time...

-Lys

Let's Get Personal #25

 Hey there Bookies,

I know it has been a while since I posted. I was working myself so much to the point I got myself sick. I've been slowly recovering and I'm starting to feel better. I have done some reading here and there, but not enough to actually make a post. I have like 16 books to read in a month. I'm hoping that I can do it. I got so close last time and I was doing so well this time around. I just need to remember that I need to take a rest every once in a while. Now in order to get back into reading, I actually need peace and quiet. Which I'm still not allowed in my house. The struggle is real.

So until next time...

-Lys

Started reading The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

 

Hello Bookies,

I was so excited to see this book when I showed up at work the other day. I wasn't even expecting it to come in. The wait list for this book was pretty long and only one library in our system had it. So you know I dived into this book the moment I had the chance. I don't know much about this book other than it is a popular dark romance that has been floating around the social media. I was just wanted to read it the moment I heard it was a dark romance. It makes my dark soul sing when I get my hands on anything that is hinting it will be dark. Out of the few pages I was able to read, there is a secret society in the college that recruits young men to be come "LORDs" and becoming one of them, the world is your oyster. Our main male character is named Ryat and he has worked hard to be part of this society and he is given a mission to own a young woman named Blakely. He doesn't see that it will be difficult but there is a small problem. Blakely has a boyfriend who is also part of the secret society. But her boyfriend won't tell her anything or does anything with her and it is frustrating her. I can't wait to see what juicy stories this book holds for me.

So until next time....

-Lys